1 / 21

Durham County Matching Grants Program

andren
Download Presentation

Durham County Matching Grants Program

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

    1. I’m Guillo Rodriguez. I’m here tonight representing the Matching Grants Committee of the Durham Open Space and Trails Commission. I’ve prepared a brief presentation on the Durham County Matching Grants programs at the request of the Matching Grants Committee.I’m Guillo Rodriguez. I’m here tonight representing the Matching Grants Committee of the Durham Open Space and Trails Commission. I’ve prepared a brief presentation on the Durham County Matching Grants programs at the request of the Matching Grants Committee.

    2. My goal tonight is to give you a very broad overview of the types and kinds of projects that the Matching Grants Program has funded, to summarize the financial investments actually made to participating organizations, to highlight the value-added by partnering with non-profits, and to leave you with some thoughts and recommendations from the Matching Grants Committee on enhancing the program.My goal tonight is to give you a very broad overview of the types and kinds of projects that the Matching Grants Program has funded, to summarize the financial investments actually made to participating organizations, to highlight the value-added by partnering with non-profits, and to leave you with some thoughts and recommendations from the Matching Grants Committee on enhancing the program.

    3. This quote comes from the introduction section of the Matching Grants Guidelines. This is the “official” sign that designates projects that have received Matching Grant funds. To date, 46 projects have been funded and 40 projects have actually been completed.This quote comes from the introduction section of the Matching Grants Guidelines. This is the “official” sign that designates projects that have received Matching Grant funds. To date, 46 projects have been funded and 40 projects have actually been completed.

    4. By far the category of projects that has received the largest share of Grant funds is Playgrounds. This picture shows a new playground completed just last year at Hillandale ES. The Grant was for $20,506. The estimated value of the completed project is $52,629.By far the category of projects that has received the largest share of Grant funds is Playgrounds. This picture shows a new playground completed just last year at Hillandale ES. The Grant was for $20,506. The estimated value of the completed project is $52,629.

    5. Here’s another picture of the Hillandale Elementary School ProjectHere’s another picture of the Hillandale Elementary School Project

    6. Here’s another playground project. This one is at the John Avery Boys and Girls Club on East Pettigrew. It was completed in 2002. The grant amount was $8,500 and the estimated value is $17,000.Here’s another playground project. This one is at the John Avery Boys and Girls Club on East Pettigrew. It was completed in 2002. The grant amount was $8,500 and the estimated value is $17,000.

    7. Since the first Matching Grants Cycle in 1993, the County has awarded $401,693 for 23 playground projects with an estimated completed value of $921,604. This is a playground at E. K. Poe Elementary School.Since the first Matching Grants Cycle in 1993, the County has awarded $401,693 for 23 playground projects with an estimated completed value of $921,604. This is a playground at E. K. Poe Elementary School.

    8. Open space and land preservation projects are second in terms of total grant dollars received.Open space and land preservation projects are second in terms of total grant dollars received.

    9. 6 open space projects have been funded with $224,092 of grant funds. The estimated value of the land at the time of the grant applications was $540,195. With Durham County property values constantly escalating, I’ll leave it to the experts to put a current market value on these properties. This is a picture of the Duke Park Initiative Urban Microreserve located between Roxboro Street and Avondale in the Duke Park neighborhood.6 open space projects have been funded with $224,092 of grant funds. The estimated value of the land at the time of the grant applications was $540,195. With Durham County property values constantly escalating, I’ll leave it to the experts to put a current market value on these properties. This is a picture of the Duke Park Initiative Urban Microreserve located between Roxboro Street and Avondale in the Duke Park neighborhood.

    10. Over the years the Eno River Association has received $126,152 for its ongoing preservation efforts. The estimated land value is $335,800. Over the years the Eno River Association has received $126,152 for its ongoing preservation efforts. The estimated land value is $335,800.

    11. The Eno River Association is fortunate to have wonderful volunteers that create and maintain walking trails through sensitive environments.The Eno River Association is fortunate to have wonderful volunteers that create and maintain walking trails through sensitive environments.

    12. The Association’s volunteers created these walking trails on Grant-funded land at Penney’s Bend that allow nature-lovers to access parts of the Eno River. The Association proudly acknowledges the contribution made by the County Matching Grants towards their land preservation efforts. Notice the sign in the upper left picture.The Association’s volunteers created these walking trails on Grant-funded land at Penney’s Bend that allow nature-lovers to access parts of the Eno River. The Association proudly acknowledges the contribution made by the County Matching Grants towards their land preservation efforts. Notice the sign in the upper left picture.

    13. A relatively new category of projects is the public garden. Whether a communal space to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers, or an innovative approach to early-childhood play, gardens are fast becoming a popular recreational amenity in urban settings. Matching Grants has funded 6 projects, 3 of which are recent recipients and are ongoing. The total of grants in this category is $84,926, but the value, due primarily to the land values within the City limits is $229,628. A relatively new category of projects is the public garden. Whether a communal space to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers, or an innovative approach to early-childhood play, gardens are fast becoming a popular recreational amenity in urban settings. Matching Grants has funded 6 projects, 3 of which are recent recipients and are ongoing. The total of grants in this category is $84,926, but the value, due primarily to the land values within the City limits is $229,628.

    14. Trail projects have always been a mainstay of the Matching Grants Program.Trail projects have always been a mainstay of the Matching Grants Program.

    15. Trails, like this nature trail on land purchased by the Ellerbee Creek Watershed Association using Matching Grants funds, provide opportunities to explore natural environments and a welcome escape from urban living. 6 trail projects have been funded, 5 are complete and 1 is current. $59,088 has been awarded to trail projects. The estimated value is $139,560.Trails, like this nature trail on land purchased by the Ellerbee Creek Watershed Association using Matching Grants funds, provide opportunities to explore natural environments and a welcome escape from urban living. 6 trail projects have been funded, 5 are complete and 1 is current. $59,088 has been awarded to trail projects. The estimated value is $139,560.

    16. The Grant Guidelines allow flexibility in awarding funds for unique recreation projects. Whether a picnic shelter, a recreation facility, a fitness course, or ball field lights, the Matching Grants Program is designed to encourage creative solutions to enhancing the recreation opportunities of Durham County citizens. The Grant Guidelines allow flexibility in awarding funds for unique recreation projects. Whether a picnic shelter, a recreation facility, a fitness course, or ball field lights, the Matching Grants Program is designed to encourage creative solutions to enhancing the recreation opportunities of Durham County citizens.

    17. In summary, the Matching Grants Program has awarded $898,448 in funds over 13 years to 46 recipients. The estimated value of these projects, based on the grant applications, is $2,135,349. In summary, the Matching Grants Program has awarded $898,448 in funds over 13 years to 46 recipients. The estimated value of these projects, based on the grant applications, is $2,135,349.

    18. The Matching Grants Committee recommendations are to make the program more visible by bringing presentation to civic groups and organizations of all types. Keep the guidelines easy to understand with well defined criteria. Follow-up with regular monitoring during the life of the project to ensure public access, appropriate maintenance and signage. Allow the program to adapt to changing trends in recreation and demographics.The Matching Grants Committee recommendations are to make the program more visible by bringing presentation to civic groups and organizations of all types. Keep the guidelines easy to understand with well defined criteria. Follow-up with regular monitoring during the life of the project to ensure public access, appropriate maintenance and signage. Allow the program to adapt to changing trends in recreation and demographics.

    19. In closing, the Board of County Commissioners approved funding for a walking trail in Forest Hills Park back in December. Tonight you have before you the final grant request of the 2004 cycle. The DOST Matching Grants Committee recommends approval of the second and final award of it’s 2004 Grant Cycle for $49,000 to the SEEDS/Farmers’ Market Pavilion Project planned to be built in Durham Central Park. In closing, the Board of County Commissioners approved funding for a walking trail in Forest Hills Park back in December. Tonight you have before you the final grant request of the 2004 cycle. The DOST Matching Grants Committee recommends approval of the second and final award of it’s 2004 Grant Cycle for $49,000 to the SEEDS/Farmers’ Market Pavilion Project planned to be built in Durham Central Park.

    20. I will be leaving a copy of this PowewrPoint slide show in the hands of the program’s administrator, Bill Renfrow. This slide show can easily be adapted for the County’s website or for presentations to civic groups and organizations.I will be leaving a copy of this PowewrPoint slide show in the hands of the program’s administrator, Bill Renfrow. This slide show can easily be adapted for the County’s website or for presentations to civic groups and organizations.

    21. It’s been a pleasure being with you tonight. Thank you very much.It’s been a pleasure being with you tonight. Thank you very much.

More Related